News & Events - February 2007

I personally hate the idea, i mean what are we fighting for in the first place? yes, i know we hear to liberate the people of iraq, but is that the real reason? If it wasnt for all the oil there, would american foreign policy even care about all the bad things that have happened there? For example, there has been non stop civil war in africa which has caused the rise of many really harsh dicatorships which dont care at all for there own people and wud rather let them die. And what does the US do? Just send aid, no troops, no massive war effort, none of that. Well whats the difference in iraq? they had no nuclear weapons, they have never posed a real threat to the US, and like africa there leader was an evil dictator. And no dont say it was b/c the terrorist cells there like taliban. the roots to those groups is throughout the mid east, and they just simply recruit from countryies like iraq. If anything countries like syria and iran pose more of a threat then iraq ever did. its oil huh?

2007-02-10 11:34:07 · 19 answers · asked by borred223 2 in Current Events

When the US invaded Iraq under false pretenses, the media just reported what the administration told them to. When Bush couldn't understand/didn't care what was happening in New Orleans during Katrina, the media didn't say much-BTW how come we never hear about New Orleans anymore but we hear all about a Playboy bimbo who died? This lie is the single greatest accomplishment of the right wing EVER.

2007-02-10 11:05:15 · 7 answers · asked by Jason D 3 in Media & Journalism

When he said nations of the world "cannot hide behind International Law."???

Who is hiding behind International Law?

Isn't it better to honor it?

2007-02-10 11:02:33 · 5 answers · asked by Ursus Particularies 7 in Current Events

2007-02-10 10:49:31 · 3 answers · asked by makealittlelightbulbinyoursoul 2 in Media & Journalism

or have i read "chicken little" too many times?

2007-02-10 10:47:45 · 9 answers · asked by ? 5 in Current Events

Here is Case #5 in the book....
A person has the same job for years. This person enjoys is work, but spends most days staring at the ceiling. Despite this behavior, his work turns out to be among the most important ever done in his feild.
Who is the person and what did the person do?

Here is case #3 in the book....
In the late 1960's, a person not known as a professional athlete preforms a sporting feat for the first time in recorded history. Thousands of people would be better at performing the feat than this person, yet the media covers the event and millions of people watch.
Who is the person and where was the sport played?


Please help me I am desperate!

2007-02-10 10:13:21 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Media & Journalism

Please convince me! The idea makes me want to barf, and I don't want to believe it.

If you feel the need to discuss Sasquatch and Tin Foil Hats, please post elsewhere. I wanna hear about 9-11!

2007-02-10 09:47:21 · 23 answers · asked by A Box of Signs 4 in Current Events

i need to know

2007-02-10 09:45:43 · 11 answers · asked by amuse4you 4 in Other - News & Events

What do you think and who is the other guy who now says he is the father?

2007-02-10 09:43:46 · 27 answers · asked by Anonymous in Media & Journalism

One of the arguments against impeachment is a lack of solid evidence.
However, given the widespread suspicion of Bush, Cheney & Co. among Americans, is there a good argument against a large, bi-partisan investigation?

Even if you are still in love with the current administration, wouldn't you see an investigation as a way to clear our senior executives' names once and for all?

2007-02-10 09:37:34 · 9 answers · asked by A Box of Signs 4 in Current Events

I wash my garbage to recycle containers like gooey peanut butter jars and greasy chili cans. I drive a compact car that is way to small for my bones. I combine errands into one trip per day so I can conserve fuel. My thermostat is at 67 in winter and 79 in summer. I added insulation to my attic, caulked inside and outside of windows and doors, installed compact flourescent light bulbs, use energy saving windowshades instead of pretty window treatments, and a host of other things. I'm not whining--I WANT to do my part.
Then I see our leaders and other celebrities in the news saying somebody ought to do something about pollution. Somebody else! They say there ought to be more laws to force me to do more. When the interview is over, they hop on a private jet to their next stop. Then they ride in one of their gas-hog vehicles to one of their THREE huge houses (all must be heated and cooled). Shouldn't THEY be setting the EXAMPLE in their personal choices? Why don't you suggest it to them

2007-02-10 09:32:52 · 8 answers · asked by Dogz 2 in Current Events

The internet video alleging the U.S. staged the twin towers disaster to justify the Iraq war has been sweeping the world since the anniveraqry. And some of the claims seem impossible to rebut. This appears to be old news but I did not know about it?
Particularly, our American friends, Is there any truth to this?

2007-02-10 09:30:42 · 25 answers · asked by Anonymous in Current Events

Such an damn tragic...I cannot not believe she is gone...

2007-02-10 09:30:36 · 9 answers · asked by Sarita B 1 in Media & Journalism

2007-02-10 09:30:08 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Current Events

blanket is jacksons son

2007-02-10 09:29:50 · 9 answers · asked by Gabe M 1 in Current Events

The answer could be .... leader of a country ... organization ..... religion .... business ..... team ... whatever ... who is leading a goup of people on a downhill path instead of helping them toprosper ????

2007-02-10 09:29:47 · 14 answers · asked by burlingtony 2 in Current Events

Anyone else think it's weird that Howard K. Stern is not listed as the attorney of record in any California legal case?

He's a member of the California bar, but has never tried a case.

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/17075388/

2007-02-10 09:29:29 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Media & Journalism

Amarica is not responcible for the israiel/palistine conflit.
and speacially iraq civilwar.
even Amarica dint drop any atom bomb on japan.it was osama bin laden who did it.
why some people always blame Amarica?
why? dont they have anything to do?

2007-02-10 09:21:53 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Current Events

2007-02-10 09:18:53 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Current Events

Are both similar?In which way?
Which are the differences between them?

2007-02-10 09:18:46 · 1 answers · asked by Gabrio 7 in Media & Journalism

2007-02-10 09:00:57 · 5 answers · asked by willy p 1 in Media & Journalism

Personally, I am not unnerved by Iran. What I am un-nerved about is that we have been slowly escalating this situation to this point since the late 70's. How can we peacefully come to an energy sharing agreement with that part of the world. I really would take a good second look at any "proof" of WMD's this time, cause we are not dealing with a beaten and bruised country, Iran has been anticipating tthis moment and welcomes the challenge, which means that they are about respect. So if we do not show them any respect, they may show none to us. We should probably just let them do their thing. What do you think?

2007-02-10 08:34:46 · 13 answers · asked by dolphinparty13 2 in Current Events

I've heard that gas is more expensive on the weekends, and am not sure if that is true or not. Is there a day of the week when gas is cheapest?

I've been trying to observe, but with gas prices fluctuating so much from week to week, I can't figure it out.

2007-02-10 08:33:57 · 11 answers · asked by badbadboy6979 4 in Other - News & Events

I watched that September and was horrified by what I was witnessing. Lately though I've been wondering why each building fell so perfectly like cards collapsing. Also there were other buildings and one of those collapsed into itself as if it had been demolished by experts. Why?

2007-02-10 08:27:09 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Media & Journalism

In Defense of Hollywood's Blacklist
Thursday, September 4, 2003
By: Jeff Britting

Dear Editor:

Regarding the Michael Epstein documentary: "Arthur Miller, Elia Kazan and the Blacklist: None Without Sin," (PBS, 9/3/03): the real "sin" was clearly that of the blacklisted writers and actors. This documentary is yet another attempt by the American left to keep alive the big lie that the blacklisted were innocent victims and unjustly persecuted. They were neither.

American citizens have the right to hold and express unpopular views, including communist views. However, such freedom does not include the right to forcibly overthrow the United States government. The American Communist Party was a secret organization not a political party. And as the KGB archives prove, it was financed and directed by the Soviet Union, which made it an extension of Soviet foreign policy, and thus a proper subject for congressional inquiry. Those who refused to "name names" had plenty to hide.
http://www.aynrand.org/site/News2?page=NewsArticle&id=7609

2007-02-10 08:22:55 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Media & Journalism

2007-02-10 08:17:18 · 14 answers · asked by september_serenade 1 in Media & Journalism

Ive lived in the Middle east now for 9 years - i know Arab values, I know the contempt many of them show for the West and I know when 9/11 happened most of them were totally with the terrorists- however all i hear out of UK is "Its Bushes fault"! Does anyone aout there think the Arabs are to blame for the problems in Iraq - the problems with Israel, the problems with Muslim terrorists in Africa and the terrorist incidents that seem to be spillng over into Europe - is it all really the wests fault??

2007-02-10 08:14:35 · 20 answers · asked by Ian B 1 in Current Events

Book Trance-formation of America by: Kathy O'Brien and Mark Phillips

2007-02-10 08:10:49 · 1 answers · asked by ARE BEE 2 in Media & Journalism

If the election where heald today would you vote for a presidential ticket that had Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama as VP?
What about the other way around, with Obama up front and Clinton as VP?
Who do you think the next prez should be?

2007-02-10 08:01:42 · 6 answers · asked by dolphinparty13 2 in Current Events

Seriously, would not Iran starting a nuclear war be a bigger threat to global warming than not driving a Prius?

2007-02-10 07:41:28 · 13 answers · asked by fkd1015 4 in Current Events